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...scientists learned a great deal more about the nerve endings that are embedded in the dura mater, the fibrous outer covering of the brain. Armed with these tools and that information, researchers concluded that the order of events in a migraine is not as straightforward as they had been taught. The nerve endings in the dura mater appear to act first, releasing proteins that cause the blood vessels to open and prime the nerves to maintain a state of alert. In other words, swollen blood vessels are the result of a growing migraine, not its cause...
Fithian said yesterday that he and his husband, Michael Rodriguez, have bought a house in Chicago and that the university is looking to find a job on campus for Rodriguez, who taught the popular Harvard class Psychology 1703, “Human Sexuality...
America persevered because passionate, civic-minded citizens understood the importance of this country's founding traditions and were willing to take a stand in their defense. But these historic lessons are not passed on to new generations through the gene pool. They must be taught in our schools...
Over the past 40 years, the number of civics courses taught in our schools has declined significantly. Classes that once encouraged debate on current issues, fostered creative thinking and rewarded civic involvement and public service have given way to technical instruction designed to prepare students for the current demands of the workforce. While preparation for employment is critical to assuring students opportunities in a competitive world, it is not sufficient. More emphasis should be placed on civic learning to ensure that America's future generations are ready to meet this responsibility not only in the workplace but also...
...became the people we are, the adversity that had to be overcome, the courage of our forebears, their achievements and, yes, their mistakes and failings. We must also make time to look to the future. Jamestown's 400th birthday provides a platform for emphasizing the importance of civics education taught in the context of our nation's history. Sustaining our democratic republic requires that we renew our commitment to that objective...